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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 3, 2000

10:00 AMRoom 400

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2001 through 2005, and incorporating prop...

  2. To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2001-2006 inclusive.

  3. To adopt a Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

  4. Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2001.

  5. Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rates of the tax.

  6. Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1801 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia t...

  7. Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia t...

  8. Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1804 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia t...

  9. Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by decreasing the rates of the tax based upon gross receipts.

  10. Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit the attendance of children under the age of six years old at certain movies shown at m...

  11. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Police Department, the Department of Human...

  12. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments,...

  13. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new §14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special Distr...

  14. Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions" by adding a new provision to allow for payroll deductions by Philadelphia Firefighters for insurance premiums paid to th...

  15. Establishing a no parking regulation on both sides of the 4300 block of Belgrade street, from 100 feet south of Gillingham street to where Belgrade street dead-ends south of Gillingham street.

  16. Authorizing Catherine Aviles, owner of the properties 256-258 East Allegheny avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, to construct and maintain a two story building addition onto and over the south footway of...

  17. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Arrott street, both sides from Leiper street to Oakland street.

  18. Establishing a stopping regulation on Loretto avenue at Disston street.

  19. Amending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Pennsylvania Business Bank, under certain terms and conditions.

  20. Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places --- Prohibited Conduct," by adding new sections prohibiting gambling and conducting gambling operations on a public right-of-w...

  21. Naming the Tot Lot located at 177-185 West Price Street, The Rosalyn Freeman and Myrtle Scott Tot Lot."

  22. Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by decreasing the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.

  23. Granting permission to 6080 Ridge Avenue Corporation t/a Coyle's Cafe, located at 6080 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128, to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe on the west footway of R...

  24. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending Sectio...

  25. Amending Section 14-1607 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Controls for the Center City Commercial Area" by providing that nothing in that section shall prohibit the maintenance of, licensed...

  26. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning", by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous", by adding a new Section 14-1607.1, entitled "Special Controls for...

  27. Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-2500 entitled "Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax" by changing the definition of vacant and a...

  28. Authorizing City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to monitor the actions of City officials in addressing the effects of the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus on Philadel...

  29. Declaring February 14, 2000 as "Firefighters Recognition Day."

  30. Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing to examine how the City of Philadelphia and the State of Pennsylvania can work together to better insure the safety...

  31. Honoring Rosaline Morgan, the 1999 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

  32. Honoring Lisa Cromwell.

  33. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title t...

  34. Declaring March as "Save Your Vision Month."

  35. Authorizing Council's Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia's welfare-to-work efforts, including the Transitional Work Programs, Philadelphia @ Work and W...

  36. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title t...

  37. Authorizing the Education Committee of the Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings regarding the current status of, and future plans for, the placement and education of behaviorally disruptive stud...

  38. Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the current and future tax policy of the City of Philadelphia in order to conduct an analysis of the tax rate...

  39. Authorizing the Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold public hearings on proposals and strategies for a community revitalization and infrastructure renewal program for Phila...

  40. Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings on the dangers and damage caused by the deterioration of retaining walls, driveways and alleys and the complications involved in coor...

  41. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings in order to review and analyze the proposals of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, Pennsylvania State S...

  42. Calling for an annual review of small business lending in the City of Philadelphia.

  43. Authorizing the City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to monitor the progress made in improving the handling of sexual assault complaints as set forth in the recommendation...

  44. Designating the week of January 30, 2000 through February 4, 2000 as "Catholic Schools Week" in the City of Philadelphia.

  45. Honoring Thomas W. De Lange.

  46. Authorizing the City Council of Philadelphia to investigate the non-enforcement of the Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax and to find ways to improve the current legislation to provide for additional rev...

  47. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title t...

  48. COMMUNICATION 000049PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2001 through 20...

  49. COMMUNICATION 000050PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2001-2006 inclusive.

  50. COMMUNICATION 000051PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill to adopt a Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

  51. COMMUNICATION 000052PLACED ON FILE

    Tansmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2001.

  52. COMMUNICATION 000053PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rates of the tax.

  53. COMMUNICATION 000054PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1801 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School Distri...

  54. COMMUNICATION 000055PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School Distri...

  55. COMMUNICATION 000056PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School Distri...

  56. COMMUNICATION 000057PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by decreasing the rates of the tax based upon gross receipts.

  57. COMMUNICATION 000058PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by decreasing the rates of the tax based upon gross receipts.

  58. COMMUNICATION 000059PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropritions for Fiscal Year 2000 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Police Department, the D...

  59. COMMUNICATION 000072PLACED ON FILE

    BUDGET ADDRESS PRESENTED BY MAYOR JOHN F. STREET TO CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 GOOD MORNING COUNCIL PRESIDENT VERNA, MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL, MEMBERS OF MY CABINET AND ADMINIS...

  60. COMMUNICATION 000073PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 990529, 990679, 990673, 990565, 990812 and 990572, which were passed on December 16, 1999, were signed by the Mayor on December 30, 1999.

  61. COMMUNICATION 000074PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 990760, 990761 and 990762, which were passed by Council on December 16,1999, were signed by the Mayor on December 30, 1999.

  62. COMMUNICATION 000075PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 990003, 990331, 990462, 990496, 990566, 990675, 990678, 990726, 990729, 990753, 990756, 990757, 990759, 990763, 990765, 990766, 990767, 990809, 9...

  63. COMMUNICATION 000076PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 970350, 980464, 980894, 990144, 990148, 990456, 990457, 990458, 990459, 990460, 990461, 990530, 990531, 990646, 990647, 990648, 990671, 990672, 9...

  64. COMMUNICATION 000077PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 960085-A, 990422, 990533, 990642, 990643, 990683, 990685, 990680, 990681, 990716 and 990723, which were passed by Council on December 9, 1999, we...

  65. COMMUNICATION 000078PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 990713, 990718, 990810, 990842, 990843 and 990845, which were passed by Council on December 16, 1999, were signed by the Mayor on December 21, 19...